[International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research](https://www.iadr.org)

October 2026 (Application/abstract submission deadline)

First Place: $1,000 and certificate | Second Place: $500 and certificate

Recognizes outstanding student research in dental caries and erosion, with winners honored at the CRG Business Meeting.

--- ## Description This award recognizes exceptional research presentations by student members of the IADR Cariology Research Group (CRG), specifically in the areas of dental caries and dental erosion. The award aims to encourage and highlight significant contributions to cariology research, providing recipients with both recognition at the CRG Business Meeting and a monetary prize. Winners are selected based on the quality of their abstract and final presentation at the IADR General Session. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected): Application/abstract submission deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - First Place: $1,000 and a certificate - Second Place: $500 and a certificate Awards are presented during the CRG Business Meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Must be an IADR student member and also a member of the Cariology Research Group. - Open to undergraduate or graduate students in any dental-related discipline. - Research must be related to dental caries and/or dental erosion. - Abstract must be submitted for presentation at the annual IADR General Session, selecting the CRG as the review group and indicating consideration for this specific award. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for presentation at the annual IADR General Session. - When submitting, select the Cariology Research Group (CRG) as the group for abstract review. - Indicate your wish to be considered for the CRG Student Research Award from the list of IADR Scientific Group Awards. - Abstracts scored as “Exceptional” or “Exceed Standards” by CRG reviewers will be selected for final onsite evaluation. - Finalists will present their research to appointed judges during a dedicated session at the General Session meeting. --- ## Additional Information - Winners are acknowledged at the CRG Business Meeting. - Judges are appointed from CRG active members and must have no conflict of interest with the presenter. - Past recipients and further details can be found on the program page. --- ## External Links - [Award Details and Application Instructions](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-cariology-research-group-student-research-award) - [2026 IADR General Session & Exhibition Information](https://www.iadr.org/2026iags) - [IADR Awards Portal](https://www.iadr.org/awards) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Contact | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Dr. Aylin Baysan | [a.baysan@qmul.ac.uk](mailto:a.baysan@qmul.ac.uk) | | IADR Member Services| [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | | IADR Phone | +1.703.548.0066 | | General Contact | [IADR Contact Page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) | ---

IADR Cariology Research Group Student Research Award

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